Senate bill · S. 1541 (119th Congress)
SHIPS for America Act of 2025
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Mark Kelly (U.S. Senator for Arizona, Democratic)
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Summary
A broad maritime bill covering U.S. vessels, ports, shipyards, and the maritime workforce. Among other provisions, it would create oversight structures including a Maritime Security Advisor and a Maritime Security Board.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · U.S. Senate
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Cosponsors
27
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See all cosponsors on Congress.gov (opens in a new tab)- Republican14
- Democratic12
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- Amy Klobuchar
- Andy Kim
- Ashley Moody
- Bernie Moreno
- Brian Schatz
- Dan Sullivan
- David McCormick
- Elissa Slotkin
- Elizabeth Warren
- Jack Reed
- Jacky Rosen
- John Fetterman
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Related bills
- H.R. 2429To direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop and implement a comprehensive Campus Modernization Plan for the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and for other purposes.Related bill
- H.R. 3151SHIPS for America Act of 2025Related bill
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Full history
- Jul 8, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Apr 30, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
U.S. Senate
- Apr 30, 2025
In committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
U.S. Senate
- Apr 30, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Apr 30, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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- Apr 30, 2025
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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